The Health Department in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, has heightened its alert status as the number of pilgrims visiting Kedarnath Temple has surpassed 500,000 during the current pilgrimage season. With the rising footfall, the department is actively providing medical services to ensure the safety and health of visitors. So far, approximately 52,000 pilgrims have undergone health screenings at Primary Health Centres, and more than 62,000 patients have received outpatient consultations. Medical teams are stationed along the yatra route and at the shrine to offer immediate treatment to those in need. Dr. Ram Prakash, the Chief Medical Officer, reported that the department has facilitated ambulance services for 150 patients and airlifted 26 critically ill individuals from challenging terrains. This year, ECG machines have been introduced to screen for cardiac complications, leading to the detection of multiple myocardial infarction cases. Dr. Prakash urged pilgrims to consider weather conditions and health risks, particularly advising against bringing small children to the Kedarnath Yatra due to the extreme cold.